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Edward Albee’s “Occupant” (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 27 June 2008)

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27 Jun 2008

Edward Albee’s “Occupant” (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 27 June 2008) 

Tony- and Academy Award-winner Mercedes Ruehl talks about her star turn as Louise Nevelon in Edward Albee’s "Occupant," now being staged by Signature Theatre Company at 555 W. 42nd St.

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[3:55]..." really are good we'll Teddy just. He just deliver the lines way Shakespeare game to you and you are not going to go wrong. Or -- is dissolving take certain amount of working out fears "...

[4:08]..." Yeah it's it's both the same in different. There it is Shakespeare often -- in births and you could depend on that this sounds and the rhythm of the purse to carry you along "...

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Living Alone in the Wilderness (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 25 June 2008)

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25 Jun 2008

Living Alone in the Wilderness (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 25 June 2008) 

David Wroblewski ’s debut novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle , is about a mute young man who lives with his parents on a farm in Wisconsin until his family is torn apart and he’s forced to fend for himself in the wilderness. Stephen King wrote: "I flat-out loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle , and spent twelve happy evenings immersed in the world David Wroblewski has created.” Event : David Wroblewski will be speaking and signing books Wednesday, June 25 at 7 pm McNally Robinson 52 Prince Street (between Lafayette and Mulberry)

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[12:45]..." what I was interested in is trying a little more broadly on Shakespeare's other plays. And in particular the role of the elements as a farm kid I was really struck by how in Shakespeare's plays. -- elements are these very tangible characters wind and rain and fire. Our our forces that are in in the lives "...

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Esoteric Hip-Hop (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17 June 2008)

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17 Jun 2008

Esoteric Hip-Hop (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17 June 2008) 

Musician, conceptual artist and writer DJ Spooky (aka Paul D. Miller) looks at composition and digital media in his new book/cd Sound Unbound .

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[10:16]..." property and down. There used to be major lawsuits over the ownership Shakespeare for example or. The fact that people kind of would be armed books and stuff from the basic English you know early "...

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Mark Rylance on “Boeing-Boeing” (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 13 June 2008)

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13 Jun 2008

Mark Rylance on “Boeing-Boeing” (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 13 June 2008) 

The New York Times called Mark Rylance “one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of his time.” Now the Tony Award-nominee makes his Broadway debut in the hit revival of "Boeing-Boeing," now at the Longacre Theatre, at 220 W. 48th St.

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[0:42]..." many other roles Olivia -- Olivia in an all male version of Shakespeare's twelfth night and he's performed Hamlet by some calculations. Over 400 times. With the classical pedigree of that sort his stance may "...

[7:04]..." King earlier Shakespeare also engage in -- especially when he had. Women playing men men playing women the his comedies always have this kind of "...

[16:04]..." and use this time from the distant sound. And not only do Shakespeare. I suppose Alina all of you were in the other Boleyn girl which is the same general period -- Natalie Portman Scarlett "...

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Martha Plimpton in “Top Girls” (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 12 June 2008)

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12 Jun 2008

Martha Plimpton in “Top Girls” (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 12 June 2008) 

Martha Plimpton talks about her roles in the new MTC revival of Caryl Churchill’s "Top Girls." It’s at the Biltmore Theatre, at 261 West 47th Street (between Broadway & 8th Ave).

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[1:01]..." so happy to be back left of being in back to back Shakespeare places it. Nice to be in something more modern outlook and it acts it's. I can't say it any less challenging and "...

[2:34]..." on the Texas actors often so precisely yeah especially when you're doing Shakespeare actors say you don't need anything but that text suggests say Italy Shakespeare wrote it. Good -- at your home check -- another one like that. I think so I think so you just sort "...

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What's That Word? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 09 June 2008)

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9 Jun 2008

What's That Word? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 09 June 2008) 

Joseph Bottum , contributing editor for The Weekly Standard and editor at First Things is delighted by words that sound like their meaning. “Verbose”-- it sounds verbose, doesn't it? He christens these agenbites, (pronouced again bites). Weigh In: What's Your Favorite-Sounding Word?

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[6:22]..." the early English and by the time in the hospital and it Shakespeare we decided to bar rule these words from Latin. And French and the talent because you know they were more sophisticated plot "...

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Collegiate a Cappella Exposed! (Soundcheck: Monday, 02 June 2008)

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2 Jun 2008

Collegiate a Cappella Exposed! (Soundcheck: Monday, 02 June 2008) 

Membership in a lighthearted vocal group is a fond memory for many college graduates. For others, including more than a few celebrities, a year or two in a cappella is something they'd rather forget. Mickey Rapkin , author of the book “Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory” and a senior editor at GQ magazine, explains why a cappella is a polarizing force -- one that might be going mainstream. Our blog : John Schaefer on a cappella groups. Tell us : Are you an alumnus or alumna of an a cappella group? How do you look back at your time in one?

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[5:57]..." it in the way that you would watch a monkey trying -- Shakespeare you know is -- like wow look at these I think it's important there's some of that we were you show up "...

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How America Can Take the Lead in Science and Technology (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 29 May 2008)

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29 May 2008

How America Can Take the Lead in Science and Technology (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 29 May 2008) 

We look into what the U.S. needs to do to become a world leader in science and technology once again. Brian Greene is a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University and host of PBS series “The Elegant Universe” ; he also helped put together the World Science Festival , happening in New York May 28-June 1.

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[3:48]..." shocked if you end quote on quote educated circles them and said. Shakespeare who have never heard of them more costs I don't know it and don't know that guy has its interest in it "...

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May 23, 2008 (On The Media: Friday, 23 May 2008)

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23 May 2008

May 23, 2008 (On The Media: Friday, 23 May 2008) 

Show Summary: The forces tugging at the book industry, an ATM-like machine for literature, and the rise of E-paper.

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[34:23]..." would be as if indeed. Spanish speaking world you'd said the words Shakespeare -- got a blank stare so when I learned that penguin was going to publish -- translation of this. Influential writer I "...

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May 23, 2008 (On The Media: Friday, 23 May 2008)

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23 May 2008

May 23, 2008 (On The Media: Friday, 23 May 2008) 

Show Summary: The forces tugging at the book industry, an ATM-like machine for literature, and the rise of E-paper.

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[34:23]..." would be as if indeed. Spanish speaking world you'd said the words Shakespeare -- got a blank stare so when I learned that penguin was going to publish -- translation of this. Influential writer I "...

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